Welcome to the AFRIKA KOMMT! 14th intake profile overview!
There are 36 fellowship profiles available, offered by 9 companies.
Background information on the individual companies can be found on these respective pages: BioNTech SE, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, B.Braun SE, Merck KGaA, ODDO BHF, SAP SE, Siemens Healthineers AG and Volkswagen AG.
Important :
- Have you read our four-step-guide “How do I apply” already? This is the best way to start: https://afrika-kommt.de/become-a-fellow/how-to-apply/
- Read the available fellowship profiles carefully and select the one that best suits your qualifications and experience. On the application form, you will be asked to select at least one profile.
- Please ensure you download the full profile that is linked after every respective description.
- All applications must be submitted by 23th March 2025 23:59 Central European Time.
- The programme will start in November 2025 in Germany.
With one click to the respective fellowship profiles :
Available Profiles
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Sciences ( Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Engineering)
Professional Experience:
- 2-5 years in a relevant GxP Industry or regulatory body [Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) / Good Distribution Practice (GDP)], with an understanding of general GMP/GDP concepts; and preference for at least 1-2+ years of this time in the pharmaceutical industry (GMP / GDP for medicines).
- Additonal experience in vaccines (human or animal) or biologics is a plus.
- Level and areas of education (including graduate work or other trainings) are also considered in combination with industry experience.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
- Preferred nationality: Rwandese
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a scientific field (biology, chemistry),or natural/life sciences or medical background
Professional Experience:
- At least 3 years experience working in clinical trials either at a site or at a organization responsible for executing clinical trials (non-government or government, academic, industry organization).
- Familiar with the difficulties of conducting clinical trials in their country.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities from sub-Saharan Africa are welcome to apply.
- Nationals from the following countries are preferred: Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Education:
- University degree in Natural Sciences or Life sciences
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Clinical Data Management (CDM) with good practice in CDM functional activities.
- Has good understanding of what basic deliverables CDM is responsible for in clinical studies
- Good knowledge of international guidelines (ICH-GCP) for the conduct of clinical research projects.
- Experience with at least one Clinical Data Management/Electronic Data Capture System
Country Focus:
- All nationalities from sub-Saharan Africa are welcome to apply.
- Nationals from the following countries are preferred: Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Education:
- Revelevant completed university education in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
Professional Experience:
- Relevant professional experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotech or equivalent industry setting – prefferable in Clinical supply logistics, pharma / biotech logistics
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
- Preferred nationalities since BNT expanding footprint in: Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Mozambique, Gabon, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya
Available Profiles
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, engineering (or sciences) or comparable degree; a master’s degree would be an advantage
Professional Experience:
- Work experience in the field of quality management
- Ideally knowledge of ISO 13485
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements and product safety
- Experience in conducting trainings; alternatively strong communication and presentation skills
- Work experience in the field of project management
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
- For information only: We have a Medical Device manufacturing site in Knysna (South Africa) and further affiliates in Kenya (Nairobi), Ghana (Accra), South Africa (Johannesburg), Zambia (Lusaka) and Zimbabwe (Harare).
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree would be an advantage
Professional Experience:
- Experience in managing projects, preferably with a focus on sustainability or ESG initiatives. This includes initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and reporting projects to ensure they meet defined objectives.
- Experience on collection, analysis, structuring, prioritization, mapping and documentation of requirements from different sources as well as deriving concrete measures for further implementation.
- First experience in planning and structuring of the process steps and resources needed to transform inputs into desired outputs efficiently and effectively.
- Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, industry associations, regulatory bodies, to gather input and ensure alignment on sustainability initiatives.
- Ideally first experience with one or more ESG reporting standards and frameworks such as GRI, CSRD, LCA, UN SDG’s, or others.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Education:
- University Degree in Information Technology or Economics with very strong focus on information technology
Professional Experience:
- Conceptualization of complex business requirements and their translation into effective technical digital solutions.
- Execution of cross-functional tasks within diverse organizational and technical domains.
- Faciliating of strategic and tactical discussions on functional processes and digital transformation initiatives.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance IT system performance and reliability.
- Experience in the deployment and integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics or process automation.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Available Profiles
Education:
- Under-/Postgrad
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 5 years
- Interpersonal skills: ability to develop connections and build her/his social networks
- Trade & Export Finance
- EDP skills; Microsoft Office mandatory, VBA, Java, Python or other coding/programming know how appreciated, digitalisation mindset
- Preferrably bilingual English and French
Country Focus:
- All nationalities possible / preferrably focus North Africa
Available Profiles
Education:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering
Professional Experience:
- Professional Experience in medical technologies environment or Biomedical engineer/Clinical engineer with experience in managing medical imaging (MR, CT, Xray)
- English fluent in spoken and written
- Excellent technical skills (including dealing with imaging equipment)
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Confident attitude and good networking skills
Country Focus:
- Sub-Sahara Africa
Available Profiles
Education:
- Degree in Engineering ( Mechatronics)
Professional Experience:
- 1-2 years experience in an automotive development environment or supplier industry
- Development of components and/or systems through fixed and demanding processes
- Testing of components and/or systems in real and simulated environments
- Working with engineering data systems
- Ability to follow a structured development process and work with intenral and external stakeholders
- Recognised drivers Licence with 2-5 years of driving experience
Country Focus:
- South African National
Education:
- A formal 3 years Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, preferably in commerce/ Business Science/ Engineering
Professional Experience:
- 3 years‘ product planning experience (Previous product planning experience in automotive industy will be ideal).
- 3 years‘ experience in sales forecasting/ market research/brand management engineering in the automotive industry.
Country Focus:
- South African
Available Profiles
Education:
- Degree in Data Science / Pharmacy/ Life Sciences/ Chemistry/Medicine or Political Sciences / Communications / Philosophy
- MBA is an advantage
Professional Experience:
- 3+ years in the Science & Technology / Pharmaceutical Sector or other Industry
- Preferred experience either in Digitalization or Public Affairs / Communications / Corporate Responsibility
- Project Management education is an advantage
- Optional: background in Ethics
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
Education:
- Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Chemical Engineerung or Process Engineering
- A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is preferred but not mandatory
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in chemistry industry.
- Proven experience in engineering of chemical production plants.
- Experience in production of fine or specialty chemicals or API is highly desirable
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Education:
- Preferred candidate: medical doctor; or master’s degree in relevant subject such as health economics, health policy, global health, public health, innovation management, sustainability, community development, etc.
Professional Experience:
- Assessment of country health care systems to identify main gaps in policy, access and affordability
- Development and implementation of projects to expand health access and equity for underserved patients in LMICs, ideally centered around medicines or diagnosis tools
- Good understanding of LMIC and global health market drivers, and how access project (encamposing a combination of accessibility, advocacy and affordablity solutions) can support their development
- Local or regional market access and pricing working experience
- Successful internal (commercial function, controlling, etc.) and external stakeholder engagement (e.g., third-party partner, MoH, NGOs, etc.)
Country Focus:
- All nationalities, preferrably from underserved communities in a low-income or low-middle-income country in Africa (note: understanding of the reality of these communities and able to propose and develop solutions to address unmet needs for these communities)
Education:
- Master of Science preferred (Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related fields).
Professional Experience:
- Training in basic moleculat biology methods for RNA analytics and their troubleshooting
- Previous experience in working with mRNA and formulation techniques
- Basic cell culture methods and working with mammalian cell lines, including routine cell passaging and transfection and read outs, including their evaluations.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities, but preferred nationalities include Rwanda
Education:
Bachelors Degree Science, Business, Engineering, Information Tech, Data Science
Professional Experience:
Industrial sector (preferred: semiconductor, chemicals, electronics automotive), Consulting (with focus on experience in Asia and US)
Additional qualifications: Project management., Finance & Controlling, Data Analytics
Country Focus:
All nationalities
Available Profiles
Education:
- Degree in business administration, pharmacy and / or medicine
Professional Experience:
- Two to three years professional experience in a multinational company. Experience in healthcare industry would be an asset, with focus on the access to healthcare.
- Fluent in English
- Clear communication and good organizing skills
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Bachelor, Master or even superior) is a must, preferably in Chemistry or in a related natural science subject.
Professional Experience:
- Strong skills in organic chemistry based on a proven track record in Chemical Research or Development. Experience in the field of good manufacturing practice is beneficial.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Education:
- University degree qualified (master’s degree, equivalent or higher), preferably in science, medicine or public health
Professional Experience:
- Proven ability to engage with patients and healthcare professionals and deliver solutions tailored to their needs and preferences
- Professional experience with proven track record of successful leadership, development of strategies, implementation of innovative business solutions and change management
- Proven ability to effectively build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Country Focus:
- All nationalities, but preferance for South Africa or Egypt
Education:
- Bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, or a related filed.
Professional Experience:
- 3 years of experience as Service Manager, Customer Success, or equivalent roles
- Experience with Veeva systems is a plus, Service Now
- Proven experience in driving IT service management and ITIL processes
- Strong knowledge of service operations, operational quality management, and service transition
- Supporting Quality activities/issues, Operations Management and Execution, Process and stakeholder management
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master) is a must, preferably in business administraction, economics, natural sciences or a sustainable development related field.
Professional Experience:
- Our ideal candidate has strong project management skills and a proven track record in social entrepreneurship and/or Sustainable Development in underserved communities.
- Good experience in translating ideas into tangible business models and sustainable impact, preferrably in areas like human and animal health, hygiene, energy, food, environment, water, safety etc.
- You have not only created value for your community but also successfully interacted with large organizations (e.g. corporations, banks, government agencies) in the process.
Country Focus:
- Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda (The focus of all corporate Making More Health and Social Business activities is on these Sub-Sahara countries)
Available Profiles
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering.(Post graduate financial qualification will be an advantage)
Professional Experience:
- Strong experience in sales, service and business development to build up and developing new customer/existing customer relationships.
- Manage an established sales and organisation, enhance existing business with established customers.
- Experience in managing and leading people with open, transparent and positive leadership attitute.
- Entrepenuerial and visionary skills to achieve ambitious growth targets.
- Ideal: Professional experience in multinational companies or experience in other African Countries.
Country Focus:
- ECOWAS Region. Preferably Ivory Coast due to French speaking region.
Education:
- Master degree in economics, management (focus on digital marketing, sales, business development, business strategy or similar)
Professional Experience:
- >5 years of leadership experience & sales experience
- Experience in marketing, sales, services or business development in technical consumer goods
- Knowledge in Profit & Loss steering
- Selling strategies and methods
- Experience in leadership
Country Focus:
- Nigeria
Education:
- Bachelor or Master degree in economics, management (focus on digital marketing, sales, business development, business strategy or similar), business informatics or commercial information technology
Professional Experience:
- Experience in marketing, sales, services or business development in consumer goods
- Build up and development of new customers / customer relationships / social media strategies
- Set up of sales organization, development of new business, marketing strategy or market controlling
- Experience in project management
- Ideal: Professional experience in international companies and/or experience in other countries
Country Focus:
- Preferred country is South Africa. Egypt is second option.
Education:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Economics (focus on Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Business Strategy or similar) or technical degree with relation to Technical Consumer Goods
Professional Experience:
- Experience in marketing, sales, within automotive (or similar), building up and development of new or existing product ranges
- Development of new business, marketing strategy or market controlling
- ideally: Professional experience in multinational companies and/or experience in another country
Country Focus:
- After the internship in Germany it is envisioned to enter into a permanent employment in one of our Mobility Aftermarket locations in Africa. These are Casablanca, Cairo, Nairobi and Johannesburg, with Johannesburg being the preferred location.
Available Profiles
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Services, Information Technology, Business Administration or other related field with sufficient working experience
Professional Experience:
- Professional experience involving security or audit compliance
- Understanding of various cloud environments
- Experience with IT security compliance and audits of IT general security controls
- Compliance Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with standards such as ISO27001, ISO22301, C5, SOC or other relevant standards
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT related field
Professional Experience: Positive, outgoing communication ability
- You have knowledge of industry, standards and methodologies for operations (ITIL v3, CCoE, ITSM, TCO and E2E Operations / Run SAP, ALM)
- You are experienced in Cloud, HANA, and hybrid landscapes (both technical and architectural)
- You are interested in quality, customer success and driven by results
- You have a customer-centric mindset and first experience in working with customers
- You are interested in continuously acquiring new knowledge and are independent and proactive
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Computer Science, Communications and / or Visual Design or related fields
Professional Experience:
- Advanced storytelling skills and strong conceptual skills based on storytelling techniques and brand messaging
- Ability to drive and execute topics self-dependent and turn into action and tangible results
- Analytical skills and creativity in solving complex challenges as well as the ability to bring requirements and design together and deliver on time and under management attention
- Ability to differentiate personas from diverse target groups and how to address them separately
- Multitasker, ability to handle diverse and complicated topics and/or projects
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related fields
Professional Experience:
- Experience in Program Management with focus on effective orchestration, prioritization, delivery, and (internal) customer-value orientation
- Experience in financial and resource planning
- Experience in analysing market environments and identifying future trends
- Experience in preparation of executive level reporting is a plus
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor in IT, Data Science or related subject
Professional Experience:
- Advanced programming skills in at least one programming language
- Basic knowledge of cloud software architecture concepts
- Experience with current integrated development environments
- Soft skills: team player, self-driven working behavior, high willingness and ability to quickly learn new topics, problem solving competence and analytical capabilities
- Language skills: fluent in English
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor degree in computer science, (business) informatics, engineering, statistics, or related fields of study
Professional Experience:
- Extensive experience in Data Science & AI, including an understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP);
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and SQL to handle significant volumes of data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to extract insights from data sets.
- Hands-on mentality with a proactive approach to learning and taking on new challenges.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields
Professional Experience:
• Proven record in app development and/or UX development
• Strongly required is excellent knowledge of at least some of the technologies (check the profile)
• Agile working practitioner
• Analytical skills and creativity in solving complex challenges
• Multitasker, ability to handle diverse topics and/or projects
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
Professional Experience:
- You have a minimum two years of hands-on professional experience in AI / LLMs, preferably as part of a business application. CRM background would be an advantage.
- You have a good understanding of lean and agile development
- You are able to work effectively in a globally distributed team
- You have a strong Customer-First attitude
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline)
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 2 – 3 years technical experience in Consulting delivery.
- Technical delivery of minimum 2 SAP data migration projects.
- Experience in SAP ABAP programming languages, debugging and interfaces.
- Finance conversion to S/4HANA with System Conversion scenario with experience in SPRO configuration for Finance conversion.
- Implementation of Finance module for S/4HANA in greenfield scenario working with tools like Data Services / Migration Cockpit.
Country Focus:
- All nationalities
Education:
- University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Natural Science or Engineering
Professional Experience:
- Software development experience
- Fluent in English
- Open-minded and collaborative personality
- ABAP knowledge is a plus
- Generative AI & machine learning experience is a plus
Country Focus:
- All nationalities